Series
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope was a British television programme, transmitted on BBC Television Service from 1946 until 1953. A light entertainment show, it was one of the most popular programmes of the immediate post-war era.
The first episode was transmitted on 2 November 1946; thereafter, it was usually transmitted at 8:30pm on Friday evenings. Initially, it was a thirty-minute broadcast airing every other week, alternating with the early sitcom Pinwright's Progress, but later in its run, the episodes increased to one hour.
The programme had a variety of different features, including 'Collector's Corner,' in which antiques expert Iris Brooke would show various items of interest; 'Word Play,' a charades game performed by young actors and actresses from the Rank Organisation's "Company of Youth," also known as the "Charm School;" the 'Memory Man' and 'Be Your Own Detective,' a series of short thrillers designed to test the viewers' powers of observation, written by Mileson Horton in a similar style to his earlier series Telecrime. There were also various comedy sketches – Tony Hancock had his first regular television role on the programme, appearing for four episodes in 1951.
Kaleidoscope was transmitted live from the BBC's studios at Alexandra Palace. McDonald Hobley acted as the presenter, and it was initially produced by John Irwin. The final episode was shown on 26 June 1953.
Episodes
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1
Black1 minIntro to Kaleidoscope.
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2
Yellow49 minLeo assembles a team to steal billions in bonds from an impenetrable vault in New York City. Their first task: Secure seed money in the Diamond District.
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3
Green46 minA sobering diagnosis pushes Leo to break out of prison with help from a cellmate. After an emotional reunion on the outside, Leo begins plotting revenge.
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Blue48 minThe team sets their intricate plan into motion amid news of a hurricane approaching the city. A paranoid Roger deals with a threat. The FBI gets a tip.
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Orange52 minWeeks before the heist, the squad hits a few obstacles as the FBI closes in on Ava and Bob copes with an injury. Agent Nazan seizes an opportunity.
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Violet49 minIn the past, family man Leo tries to leave his life of crime behind, but a tempting job and a persuasive partner make old habits hard to break.
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Red36 minTensions run high when the crew regroups after the heist and questions what went wrong — and who to trust. FBI agent Nazan makes a shocking discovery.
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Pink56 minNow in hiding after the heist, the crew faces new struggles. Roger conspires with an unlikely partner. The feds chase a lead in South Carolina.
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White48 minA master criminal and his crew hatch an elaborate scheme to break into a secure vault, but are forced to pivot when things don't go according to plan.